Meryem Uzerli is a German-Turkish actress who became famous all over the world for the brilliant role of Khyurem Sultan in the television series "The Magnificent Century".
Meryem Uzerli: biography
Meryem Userli was born in the small German city of Kassel on August 12, 1983. Her parents met in Germany, where Father Meriem came from Turkey to study. Mother - a native German, easily agreed to an international marriage. Meryem was the fourth child in the family, she recalls her childhood as a very funny and noisy time.
The craving for acting woke up in Meryem early, already at the age of 5 the girl enters the theater stage. The mother, seeing the potential of her daughter, sends her to an art school. Upon graduation, Meriem entered the Hamburg Theater Studio.
Meryem Uzerli: career
After graduation, the young actress performs on the stage of one of the theaters in Hamburg. Wishing to further develop creatively and receive education, she moved to Berlin. Here she is offered her first small role in the television series Inga Lindstrom. This is followed by minor roles in the films And Now Ballet and Journey Without Age.
A call from a friend from Turkey turns Meriem's life upside down. She informs her that a grandiose project is being prepared in Istanbul and the casting of actors is underway. Not being involved in filming in Germany, the actress easily goes to Turkey for audition. Ignorance of the language does not prevent her from going through the casting and getting the main role in the television series "The Magnificent Age".
Filming in the "Magnificent Century" makes Meryem a real star. After watching the first episodes, the Turkish public literally idolizes the actress and her heroine Khyurem Sultan. The image of the Russian beauty, who fell into the harem of the Sultan Suleiman, is managed by the actress filigree, her talent and brilliant acting are honored with numerous awards.
In the role of Khyurem, Sultan Meriem is removed from September 2011 to May 2013, and then abruptly, without explanation, leaves the project and Turkey. On the set, a real scandal flares up, requiring an urgent replacement of the main character. The press cites several reasons for leaving, one of them is emotional burnout and chronic fatigue of the actress.
Upon arrival in Germany, Meriem concentrates on his personal life and temporarily moves away from filming. In 2015, she returns to the screens again in the film "A Mother's Wound". This is followed by work in the films "Queen of the Night", "Mafia Cannot Rule the World" and "Jinguez Rejai".
Each role by Meryem Uzerli is well received by critics. Acting talent and striking appearance help the actress to easily transform and play the most difficult roles.
In 2017, Meryem becomes the face of the Turkish jewelry brand Atasay.
Meryem Uzerli: personal life
During the filming of the television series The Magnificent Century, Meriem begins dating Turkish businessman Jan Utesh. The novel is developing rapidly, the press constantly sees the star of the series with her lover. In early 2013, the couple announces their upcoming engagement. But after the impetuous departure of the actress to Germany, they part.
Later it becomes known that the actress left Turkey, being three months pregnant. As it turned out, Dzhan Utesh did not want a child and tried to persuade Meryem to have an abortion. These dramatic events became the real cause of the actress's nervous breakdown.
In Germany, after a difficult breakup, Meriem comes to his senses for a long time. According to the actress, having a child helped her cope with depression. In February 2014, the daughter of Meriem Lara is born.
In 2016, Meriem is credited with an affair with actor Ozan Guven, who played the role of Rustem Pasha in The Magnificent Century. The actress denies the rumors and says that they are just good friends with Ozan.
Currently, Meriem Uzerli's heart is free.
